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Tars: From 2 Different Sources

Complex oily mixtures derived from coal or wood (pine). Prolonged exposure to some crude tars occupationally may lead to multiple cutaneous warty lesions (pitch warts). Squamous carcinoma may supervene. More re?ned extracts of tar are used in dermatological therapy, especially in PSORIASIS.
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Tarsus

The region of the instep with its seven bones, the chief of which are the TALUS supporting the leg-bones and the CALCANEUS or heel-bone, the others being the navicular, cuboid, and three cuneiform bones.... tarsus

Tarsal

Of or pertaining to the TARSUS of the foot and ankle – this comprises TALUS, calcaneus navicular, cuboid and three cuneiform bones – or eyelid (see EYE).... tarsal

Tarsalgia

Pain in the rear part of the foot, usually associated with flat-feet.... tarsalgia

Tarsorrhaphy

Surgery in which the upper and lower eyelids are partially or completely sewn together.

Tarsorrhaphy may be used as part of the treatment of corneal ulcer, or to protect the corneas of people who cannot close their eyes or those with exophthalmos.

The eyelids are later cut apart and allowed to open.... tarsorrhaphy

Tarsal Glands

see meibomian glands.... tarsal glands

Tarsectomy

n. 1. surgical excision of the tarsal bones of the foot. 2. surgical removal of a section of the tarsus of the eyelid.... tarsectomy

Tarsitis

n. inflammation of the eyelid.... tarsitis

Tarsoplasty

n. see blepharoplasty.... tarsoplasty

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